DEVICE TO REMOVE CONDENSATE FROM LOCOMOTIVE MAIN TANK Russian patent published in 2015 - IPC B60T17/02 B60T17/06 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: this device comprises condensate tapper arranged at the main tank bottom, hollow guide rod and circular float with magnet secured thereto. Tapper casing houses electrical heater and solenoid shutoff valve. Hollow guide rod accommodates a sealed electric terminal. Circular float is arranged to displace axially along said guide rod, while electric terminal is connected in electromagnetic valve supply circuit. Circular float with magnet secured in end surface on condensate motion side is provided with curvilinear grooves. Electromagnetic shutoff valve is communicated with opening intended for removal of accumulated mix of condensation products and solid particles into atmosphere, hole inner surface being made of bimetal. Bimetal material on the side of condensation products feature thermal conductivity some 2.0-2.5 times higher than that on the side plug that closes the hot-well case. Hot-well case outer surface is coated with thin-fibre basalt material.

EFFECT: safe operation of diesel locomotive at negative ambient temperatures.

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